The Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen held important talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on the peace process in Ukraine and the need to deter threats from Russia.
This is reported by Kyiv24
“A big thank you for the wonderful meeting to Secretary Rubio and for the open discussion about transatlantic relations, the peace process in Ukraine, and the threat posed by Russia alongside its partners. Together, we must protect the free world,” she noted on platform X.
Finland’s Active Role in International Diplomacy
Amid American initiatives for a possible ceasefire in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Finnish leaders play a key role in communication with the US administration. Finnish President Alexander Stubb emphasized the importance of establishing clear timelines for a ceasefire in Ukraine during his conversation with US President Donald Trump.
Stubb’s Visit to the US
On March 29, President Stubb made an unexpected trip to Florida, where he met with Trump. During this meeting, they not only discussed strengthening bilateral partnership between the countries but also spent time playing golf, which, as noted by the Finnish President’s office, was another step in developing relations between the states.